# Musical Business Cards The Business Cards by Katharina Hölz Can Be Used to Play Music By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-05-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katharina-holz References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/357966/Innovative-Music-Playing-Business-Cards/) & [richard.ritornell.at](http://richard.ritornell.at/index.php?show=musicbox_cards&w=1) Giving business cards a lyrical spin, designer Katharina Hölz created business cards that contain music. The cards can be fed through a device called a music box that plays the tune contained on the card. Each card contains cutouts that store the resulting melody. Along with the required contact information, Hölz included nine mini tunes for the card's recipient to enjoy. Created for the experimental music group Ritornell, the cards match the brand perfectly. The quirky cards serve its intended purpose of being company credentials while helping recipients remember that the card came from a music group. Though fairly long when extended, the cards can definitely help aspiring musicians get noticed and remembered. In an increasingly crowded job market, any advantage that you can get should be seized. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Musical Business Cards:** Business cards that contain music, offering a unique and memorable way to connect and share information. - **Music Boxes:** Devices that can play music from specially designed business cards, creating a personalized and interactive experience. - **Quirky Branding:** Utilizing unconventional and creative designs for business cards to make a lasting impression and stand out in a crowded market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Industry:** Musicians and music groups can use musical business cards to promote their work and create a memorable impression on potential clients and collaborators. - **Print and Design Industry:** Opportunities for designers and print companies to develop innovative business card concepts, such as incorporating music or interactive elements. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Using unconventional business card designs as a marketing tool to differentiate brands and leave a lasting impression on potential customers and clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-own-music.md) - [Cutting-Edge Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcards.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Coffee Ground Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-music-box.md) - [Digital NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-nfc-card.md) - [Scannable NFC Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovou-smart-business-card.md) - [Coffee Ground-Made Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowie.md) - [Feline-Friendly Music Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-music-box.md) - [Digitized Business Contact Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-card.md)